Tag Archives: Numbness

RAYNAUD’S SYNDROME | COLD HANDS | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

Posted on by

Osteopathy Acupuncture in Action | Cyprus | Paphos | Limassol

RAYNAUD’S SYNDROME in Cyprus | COLD HANDS | Bad Circulation | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

Associated-Conditions

A 66 year old patient presented to the clinic with a history of chronic Raynaud’s Syndrome and Scleroderma. Symptoms were predominately of pain and cold extremities.

On examination, X-rays indicated advanced degenerative spondylolitic (arthritic) changes of the cervical spine, loss of disc height and some compression of the central spinal canal.

On osteopathic examination, the spinal areas of the cervico-thoracic region were fixated and hypertrophic. The muscles around the scapulo-thoracic region were fibrotic.

Treatment consisted of Osteopathic mobilisation of the spine to aid in promoting movement, releasing nerve compression (neuritis), loosening the muscles, increasing blood flow to the muscles.

Osteopathic manipulation of the cervico-thoracic region of the spine helped to reduce pain in the arms and hands and reduce the feeling of cold in the hands.

Osteopath Paphos | Limassol | Cyprus Acupuncture Clinic

Osteopathy & Acupuncture in Cyprus | Paphos | Limassol | Registered Osteopath

Charles Papapetrou BSc.(Hons). Ost.Med., D.O., Lic.Ac.
Member of The General Osteopathic Council (No.3118)
Member of The British Acupuncture Council (No.956141)

Advanced Osteopathic Acupuncture Centre
Office 103
56 Eleftheriou Venizelou
Paphos
Cyprus (EU)
Tel. (00357) 99300956

LIMASSOL CLINIC
Advanced Osteopathic Acupuncture Centre
42c Trion IERARCHON
Ipsonas
Limassol
Cyprus (EU)
Tel. (00357) 99300956

OSTEOARTHRITIS OF SPINE AND SHOULDER | CYPRUS OSTEOPATHY ACUPUNCTURE CENTRE

Posted on by

Osteopath Paphos | Limassol | Cyprus Acupuncture Clinic

OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE SPINE AND SHOULDER

lat_c5-6_ddd_1

An elderly patient over 85 years old presented with pain and Osteoarthritis of both shoulders. Left shoulder was worse. Radiating pain into the right C5/6 dermatome. Pain on the left side of the neck around the atlantal region. Pain at the base of spine. Constant.
Dizzyness, shaky hand. Gets a feeling of something in the hand.

A few TIA’s (TRANSIENT ISHAEMIC ATTACKS) over a 6 year period. Aphasia, confusion.

Accident 2011 December, hit head and sustained a sub dural haematoma, C/T scans aggravated condition, increased confusion, Dementia, gets tired, anxiety and emotional, nervous habit of scratching, picking the skin.

History of high blood pressure, which fluctuates on the low side. Gets uptight, worries, thinking of the past. Auditory hallucinations, more apparent after the fall.

Medication: Blood pressure, anticoagulants, anti depressants.

X-Rays showed osteoporosis and severe arthritic changes of the lumbar spine.

Nervous Breakdown after husband died a few years ago. Very lonely, withdrawn from the social.

Operations: Knee replacement. Hip replacement.

Due to the age and delicate nature of this patient, osteopathic treatment was successfully applied to relieve pain around the neck and shoulder region. Gentle mobilisation of the lumbar spine was also carried out to restore spinal mobility and drain swelling around the lumbo-sacral region.

Osteopathy & Acupuncture in Cyprus | Paphos | Limassol | Registered Osteopath

Charles Papapetrou BSc.(Hons). Ost.Med., D.O., Lic.Ac.
Member of The General Osteopathic Council (No.3118)
Member of The British Acupuncture Council (No.956141)

Advanced Osteopathic Acupuncture Centre
Office 103
56 Eleftheriou Venizelou
Paphos
Cyprus (EU)
Tel. (00357) 99300956

LIMASSOL CLINIC
Advanced Osteopathic Acupuncture Centre
42c Trion Ierarchon
Ipsonas
Limassol
Cyprus (EU)
Tel. (00357) 99300956

BRACHIAL NEURITIS (NERVE PAIN) Osteopathy Paphos | Limassol | Cyprus Acupuncture

Posted on by

Osteopathy Paphos | Limassol | Cyprus Acupuncture Clinic

Today we continued the Osteopathic treatment session upon treating pain and numbness in the arm and hand (Brachial Neuritis). As you can see from the diagram, the nerves which leave the spine go to supply the arm. In the patient, there was pain and stiffness in the arm, which irritated portions of the brachial nerve. Treatment comprised of Osteopathic manipulation of the cervical spine, Osteopathic mobilisation of the cervical spine, traction and Osteopathic neuromuscular massage. Acupuncture was used to help reduce pain and inflammation in the neck. The patient felt immediate relief and more flexibility in the neck and shoulders.

Osteopath Paphos | Limassol | Cyprus Acupuncture Clinic

Arm Pain Pins and needles Paphos Osteopathy Cyprus Limasol

Osteopathy & Acupuncture in Cyprus | Paphos | Limassol | Registered Osteopath

Charles Papapetrou BSc.(Hons). Ost.Med., D.O., Lic.Ac.
Member of The General Osteopathic Council (No.3118)
Member of The British Acupuncture Council (No.956141)

Advanced Osteopathic Acupuncture Centre
Office 103
56 Eleftheriou Venizelou
Paphos
Cyprus (EU)
Tel. (00357) 99300956

LIMASSOL CLINIC
Advanced Osteopathic Acupuncture Centre
42c Trion Irerahon
Ipsonas
Limassol
Cyprus (EU)
Tel. (00357) 99300956